Post-Doctoral Associate- Div. of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Associate conducts scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff and contributes to the scientific community through research publications. The role focuses on infectious diseases and requires experience handling live HIV in biocontainment, working with clinical samples, and applying molecular and cellular biology methods.

The position involves conducting assigned research, preparing reports and technical papers for publication, evaluating the feasibility of scientific principles and theories, and maintaining knowledge of current scientific developments. The associate also develops analytical models and systems and provides analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions, while following University and unit policies and safeguarding University assets. Duties may vary by department and may include other responsibilities consistent with the role.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
• No previous experience is required.
• Experience with biocontainment handling of live HIV, working with clinical samples, and molecular and cellular biology methods.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tissue culture and molecular biology and genetics laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA cloning, DNA amplification by PCR, protein expression and purification, plasmid restriction-digest analysis, protein and DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Southern blotting, and siRNA/DNA transfections.
• Knowledge of quantitative RNA and DNA PCR, HIV phenotypic assays, virus production, mutagenesis, and construction of recombinant virus variants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in assigned areas of study.
• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publication.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develop advanced analytical models and systems and provide solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
• Collaborate with other employees and contribute to a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree